Joint Certificate in Labour Studies - Mohawk College - McMaster University
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
McMaster University and Mohawk College, in partnership with the Hamilton & District Labour Council, are pleased to offer a program of studies leading to a Joint Certificate in Labour Studies. McMaster University offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to students taking certificate courses.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Successful applicants must complete the following (equal to 200 hours) to qualify for the certificate:
- Four required and two elective courses from McMaster (approx. 72 hours), 90 hours from Mohawk and 38 hours from any partner institution. The number of hours per course will vary between each of the institutions but will require at least 162 hours of instruction at the university/college certificate level.
- McMaster University courses must include History of the Labour Movements - Parts I & II, and Addressing the Challenges Facing the Labour Movement - Parts I & II, plus two electives.
- Additional credit(s) equivalent to 38 hours from McMaster, Mohawk or a partner institution.
- Mohawk College courses must include one course from a menu of courses related to Health and Safety (listed below), and 60 hours from a menu of courses related to the Labour Movement.
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Health and Safety (choose 1): |
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| LABREWS01 | OH & S Training Level 1 |
30 |
| LABREWS02 | OH & S Level 2 Law (Provincial or Federal) |
30 |
| LABREWS07 | OH & S Level 2 Committees (Provincial or Federal) |
30 |
Labour Movement (Minimum of 60 hours) |
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| LABRUN002 | Stewards Training 1 |
10 |
| LABRUN003 | Stewards Training 2 |
10 |
| LABRUN009 | Workplace Referral Person |
30 |
| LABRUN012 | Workplace Referral Person - Advanced |
30 |
| LABRUN170 | Stewards Training in Action |
30 |
NOTE
INQUIRIES REGARDING REGISTRATION & REFUNDS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE INSTITUTION OFFERING THE COURSE.
